George Washington University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Yes, some GW online degrees advertise built-in tuition scholarships. For instance, GW’s Online Business Master’s Programs describe an automatic tuition scholarship for admitted students (often shown as a 25%–30% tuition savings).

Scholarships at GWU exist across a wide range of subjects, both broadly (university-wide merit awards) and within specific schools. In the Global Scholarships recipient stories, Savera Shah studied Business/Analytics (MS in Business Analytics), Zara Qaiser studied Public Policy/Public Administration (PhD), and Aman pursued Law (LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law). GW also has scholarship pathways across STEM fields (e.g., computer science, data science, engineering), humanities and social sciences (e.g., history, political science, languages), business (e.g., finance, marketing, business analytics), and more.

GWU scholarships include options that are open to international students of many nationalities (especially merit-based awards). In the scholarship-recipient stories from Global Scholarships, funding examples included students from Pakistan (Savera and Aman) and a student with ties to Singapore and Pakistan (Zara). Also, some major scholarships that bring students to GWU are nationality- or country-program-based (for example, Fulbright “Foreign Student” pathways vary by country), so your nationality can matter more for the external scholarship than for the GWU degree itself.

Often, yes, especially for international applicants, though it can depend on your program and your prior education in English. In the recipient stories, Savera Shah submitted strong English proficiency testing as part of her pathway (she lists TOEFL 113), and she described a process where “GRE and TOEFL scores” were among the required components. Zara Qaiser shared that she took TOEFL and GRE to keep options open, “even though these tests were optional for the program I ultimately joined at GWU.”

GWU reviews many applications holistically, and minimum-grade rules can vary by level and program. For undergraduate admission, GWU does not generally publish a single “minimum GPA” as a hard cutoff, but admission is competitive. In recipient examples, Savera reported, “I maintained a 3.81 CGPA during MSBA,” and she also noted a strong undergraduate record (3.53 CGPA) before starting at GWU. At the doctoral level, Zara emphasized that it was “not any single degree, GPA, or experience” alone; fit and the overall story mattered.

Typically, there isn’t one universal age limit across GWU scholarships. Eligibility is usually based on academic level (undergraduate/graduate), enrollment status, and program-specific requirements. For example, some external scholarships commonly used to fund study at GWU (like Fulbright) do not set a strict age cap. It’s best to confirm the specific scholarship’s criteria rather than assume a university-wide age restriction.

A strong academic record plus clear evidence of impact tends to matter most. In the Global Scholarships stories, Aman described being “extremely methodical” and said, “I tailored my university experience to get a good GPA,” alongside leadership roles and publications. Zara highlighted holistic review and academic fit: “It was not any single degree, GPA, or experience that made my application stand out.”

Practically, “minimum eligibility” usually means meeting baseline program requirements (degree prerequisites, required tests if applicable, and required documents). For renewable scholarships, you often also need full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress after you arrive.

Undergraduate (typical requirements, especially for international applicants): A completed application (such as the Common Application), official school transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of English-language proficiency (when required), and financial certification documents for international processing. Some special programs may add requirements (for example, portfolio requirements in certain arts/design pathways).

Graduate (typical requirements): Transcripts from each institution attended, a statement of purpose, recommendations (number depends on the program), and any program-required test scores (some programs require GRE/GMAT, others do not). International graduate applicants often have additional items (such as passport identification and financial/visa documentation).

Recipient examples can help you picture what this looks like in real life: Savera Shah said her scholarship pathway required multiple components: “academic transcripts, GRE and TOEFL scores, essays, recommendation letters, and a well-defined statement of purpose.”

Undergraduate: Yes, GWU lists a non-refundable application fee (and fee waivers may be possible depending on your situation and application platform).

Graduate: Yes, GWU lists a non-refundable application fee for graduate applications as well, with certain waiver categories sometimes available.